I think we are struggling to get the right type of player for the club based on price, market, whether they are available and our position.
Other issues, as mentioned before, are more than likely some mentality issues. Players adapting to new systems, circumstance etc. It just takes one not to pull in the same direction to cause issues.
I reckon the TD thing is just clarifying target appropriateness, Moyes always took ages to sign players as he had to meet them and discuss. If Round is our new TD maybe he and RDM have done the same?